When I was a young student in the early years of middle school, my grades were awful. I was consistently getting one of the worst grades in every class. This poor academic performance was result from a number of factors. My parents received very low forms of education. My dad moved to America when he was fourteen, worked all day and night to support our lifestyle. My mother was the first-born in America, but because her family was poor she was forced to enter work as soon as she was of age. This made it hard for them to be able to help me with schoolwork no matter how hard they tried. I also have an older brother who I wanted so badly to be. I never saw him caring about school or setting any good examples for me. At school, I was a victim of bullies and had few friends. It was halfway through my high school career, when I stumbled upon a letter to my guidance counselor from my Mom. It said to not waste time on me because all the extra help programs, guidance meetings, and teaching strategies weren’t working and she should spend her time on students who will try. I was still not the best student after that, but I became the best I could be from then on. It was not long after I realized I could do this with a little more effort.
I knew from then on I was to be a teacher, to help everyone especially the ones struggling like I did. In the past, as an adolescent, I struggled as a student. I lacked motivation and drive. Not every student can be inspired, however I believe that I have what it takes to turn around the lives of struggling students having been one in the past.
Another big factor was when I when my brother Dave was young my Grandfather (who passed before I was born) always wanted Dave to be a teacher. My mom used to tell me this when I was young. Hearing this all the time not only put the idea in my head and inspiring me to play class with my little cousins. But I also feel something special in honoring what my grandfather would want his grandson to be, a teacher.
As for why I chose science and not a different subject, simply it interests me. It always has. If i have to choose a favorite book its about science, favorite TV show, Planet Earth, everything I do I relate to it. If I am playing football when i throw the ball I am thinking of the optimal angle and speed to reach the guy running 10 meters in 1.5 seconds. My friends actually get mad at me when I name the plants genus and species in their yards. I hope to inspire some future students in doing something great in science.
4/5. Nice start Dan. Your account would be stronger if you included an introduction and a concluding paragraph. - fogleman Sep 25, 2011
I knew from then on I was to be a teacher, to help everyone especially the ones struggling like I did. In the past, as an adolescent, I struggled as a student. I lacked motivation and drive. Not every student can be inspired, however I believe that I have what it takes to turn around the lives of struggling students having been one in the past.
Another big factor was when I when my brother Dave was young my Grandfather (who passed before I was born) always wanted Dave to be a teacher. My mom used to tell me this when I was young. Hearing this all the time not only put the idea in my head and inspiring me to play class with my little cousins. But I also feel something special in honoring what my grandfather would want his grandson to be, a teacher.
As for why I chose science and not a different subject, simply it interests me. It always has. If i have to choose a favorite book its about science, favorite TV show, Planet Earth, everything I do I relate to it. If I am playing football when i throw the ball I am thinking of the optimal angle and speed to reach the guy running 10 meters in 1.5 seconds. My friends actually get mad at me when I name the plants genus and species in their yards. I hope to inspire some future students in doing something great in science.
4/5. Nice start Dan. Your account would be stronger if you included an introduction and a concluding paragraph. -